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Stormy Weather Friday, with Rain, Thunder, and Chilly Temps
It’s the end of April and snow is possible in the Sierra Thursday night through Friday. The snow level will drop to 6500’ late Thursday night and stay there for much of Friday. The snow will be slushy and travel impacts will be minor. Friday will be chilly in the valley with temperatures in the mid to upper 50’s. There is also a fifty percent chance of rain in the Truckee Meadows on Friday, with rain, lightning, and ice pellets possible with any showers that do develop. Good news though, the system will be out of here by Saturday, making for a great weekend.
NV Energy customers protest surge in monthly bills
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Ratepayers, seniors and local environmentalists are protesting the potential surge in monthly bill charges and the desire for more community solar options. The protesters say they are frustrated with the so-called, “monopoly”, which NV Energy holds over the use of energy. “I am frustrated that NV Energy has a monopoly on the sun,” said Charlotte Cox, who advocates for community solar. The company serves more than 1.5 million consumers throughout Nevada and approximately 54 million annual tourists.
Re Bath Reno owner faces prison time
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The mug shot of 77-year-old Sandra Tyler was taken earlier this month when she pled guilty to two felony charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. But Nevada’s Contractors Board says her story goes a lot deeper than that. “She harmed at least 14 homeowners...
City of Reno reports downtown crime drops
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno says crimes and calls for service in downtown Reno are down significantly compared to last year following the launch of their DEEDS Program. In September 2023, the Reno Police Department launched the Directed Engagement, Enforcement, and Development Strategy program, a data-driven initiative...
Sparks police: Downtown shooting was an accident, suspect still booked
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -An April 19 shooting in downtown Sparks that put a person in the intensive care unit with a gunshot wound to his face was accidental, the Sparks Police Department said Wednesday. The person with the gun, an unidentified juvenile, was still booked into the Jan Evans Juvenile...
Car Crashes Into South Reno Home
A car crashed into a home in south Reno on Wednesday. Nobody was injured in the crash and the home's residents can continue living there. A car crashed into a home in south Reno on Wednesday. Nobody was injured in the crash and the home's residents can continue living there.
Editorial: Incomprehensible USPS decision will have snowball effect on Northern Nevada
The highest point in Washington, D.C., is Point Reno, inside Fort Reno Park in the northwestern part of the city. Like the city of Reno, the park is named for Gen. Jesse Lee Reno, who died in 1862 at Fox's Gap, Maryland, during the Civil War. ...
Friday Web Weather
Cooler, unsettled weather is in the forecast through early Saturday. Valleys will see showers with a few T-storms possible. Rain and snow showers are likely in the Sierra. The weather will recover and start to warm through the rest of the weekend, with valley 70s likely through the middle of next week. Another storm system is possible after Wednesday. -Jeff.
Fire breaks out in vacant building in Sparks
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 9:07 a.m.: Sparks Fire says the fire started just after 6:00 a.m. in the basement of the building. No one was in the building when crews arrived, but crews were unable to get inside for safety reasons. An excavator was brought in to tear...
Man Arrested, Accused of Stealing 400+ Pieces of Mail, Debit Cards, Checks
A man faces 13 felony charges after police accuse him of stealing 400+ pieces of mail, debit cards and checks. Sparks Police say Yang Mong is the primary suspect in this case, but other people have also been arrested. So far, those suspect's names have not been released. Police say...
Former Reno City Councilman Files Election Violation Complaint
He alleges a pac made political expenditures without reporting them. Former Reno City Councilmember Paul McKenzie has filed an election violation complaint against the Political Action Committee Operation Sunlight.
Reno man arrested for stealing front loader, ramming pawnshop
The man who stole a front loader from the Cares Campus and crashing it into a pawnshop has been arrested. After investigating Sparks Police located and took Paul Mock into custody. Mock has been charged with grand theft auto, destruction of property , as well as burglary and destruction of property.
Five WCSD superintendent finalists meet Reno community ahead of interviews
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Washoe County School District is right around the corner from selecting its new superintendent, with the months-long search ultimately bringing five finalists to Reno this week. During their visit, the final candidates had the opportunity to meet with students, parents...
Trek Bicycle opens its first Reno store and showroom
A big name in cycling is joining the list of shops in the area as Trek Bicycle opened a new 8,000-square-foot store and showroom in Reno. The Trek store is in south Reno at The Crossing at Meadowood Square across the street from Whole Foods. The store is Trek’s first in Reno, according...
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